U.S. Dollar Index Trading Lower, ISM Non-Manufacturing Survey Rises

The March U.S. Dollar Index is trading at 101.89, down 0.31. The U.S. dollar index is trading choppy with a moderate range. Market chatter comments about global headline news is making the rounds. The Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) non-manufacturing survey for February rose to 57.6 versus 56.5 in January. New orders rose to 61.2 versus 58.6 in January. February business activity rose to 63.6 versus 60.3 in January. The employment sub-index rose to 55.2 versus 54.7 in January. Prices paid fell to 57.7 from 59. Fed Chair Janet Yellen is scheduled to speak this afternoon.